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1981 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail in near-mint condition, Natural finish and complete with the original molded hardshell case. Ash body and maple neck with a deep U-shaped profile carve. Bobbin pickups. The neck pickup has a fuller bark and a broad, smooth treble response. Neck Specs:

  • Wood: Maple
  • Shape: Deep U, measuring .880” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
  • Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius
  • Frets: Medium, no wear
  • Scale Length: 25 1/2”
  • Nut: 1 5/8”, bone (replacement)
  • Tuners: “F”-stamped, Schaller
  • Serialization: S9-prefix (peghead)
  • Factory Markings: Builders’ stamps in neck pocket/heel

Body Specs:

  • Wood: Ash
  • Pickups: Bobbin single coil x3, 1980 stamps on bobbins
  • Harness: CTS pots
  • Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
  • Hardware: Hardtail bridge with block saddles, jack cup
  • Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, black knobs and pickup covers

The gloss finish shows very little aging of the clear coat. There are just a few faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original molded hardshell case is included.

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Stratocaster Hardtail with Maple Fretboard
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1981
Made In
  • United States
Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Ash
Model Family
Color Family
  • Tan
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • String-Through
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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Bruce White

Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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